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Indonesia battles worst wildfire season in decade with cloud seeding to disperse toxic smog

Indonesia is experiencing its most severe wildfire season in ten years, with fires in forests and peatlands generating thick, toxic smog. Authorities are deploying cloud seeding with dry ice to induce rain and clear the air, though the effectiveness and long-term impact remain uncertain. The situation poses significant health and environmental risks, and may affect regional air quality and economic activity.

N1 Bosniaabout 18 hours agoIDCredibility 26%View source

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Mosaic Score6.7

Model confidence0.5

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.3

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#wildfire #smog #cloud seeding #air pollution #peatland #indonesia

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Indonesia Wildfires Intensify, Spreading Toxic Haze Across Southeast Asia

Indonesia is experiencing its worst wildfire season in over a decade, exacerbated by El Niño, leading to widespread toxic haze across Southeast Asia. The fires, likely linked to land-clearing, have caused at least four deaths and a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, prompting Indonesia to accept foreign aid and deploy cloud seeding. The full environmental, health, and economic impacts remain uncertain, with the crisis expected to persist until seasonal rains.

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